United Arab Emirates
UAE to join China in Italian Super Cup hosting bid – report
The United Arab Emirates is reportedly planning to bid for this year’s Italian Super Cup against rival bidding hosts China.
CAS rejects Nantes-Bangoura’s appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected French club Nantes and its player Ismael Bangoura’s appeal over a transfer dispute.
Godolphin trainer drops ban appeal
Horse trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has announced he will drop his appeal case against an eight-year British Horseracing Authority (BHA) ban from racing for doping.
Dubai ruler orders anti-doping law
Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, has ordered a law forbidding the doping of race horses be passed.
Godolphin scandal deepens
The British Horseracing Authority has revealed today that a further seven horses have tested positive for steroids, including last year’s St. Leger winner.
UAE Ice Hockey joins global rink
The UAE’s Ice Hockey Association (IHA) has become a full member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), becoming the first Arab state to do so.